耶穌的生平 (4)

耶穌的生平 (4)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音4:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月16日(日)

　如果你去逛賣場，可能會看到各種商品的廣告，我們也許會漏掉一些廣告，但也會被其他廣告吸引，這些廣告會引誘我們去買一些我們付不起或不需要的東西。
在今天閱讀的經文中，魔鬼試探耶穌，魔鬼希望耶穌違背上帝、讓祂失望，但是耶穌能夠抵擋魔鬼的任何試探，每一次耶穌受試探時，祂都說：「不！」
耶穌是如何辦到的呢？祂倚靠上帝的話語來幫助自己，每一次耶穌受試探時，祂就引用聖經的經節。耶穌為我們立下了很好的榜樣，我們也可以藉著上帝的話語來抵擋魔鬼。
也許今天魔鬼也要引誘你去犯罪，如果發生這種事時，要向上帝禱告並閱讀聖經中上帝的話，然後感謝上帝賜給你祂的幫助和力量！ —MP*

「所以，他必須在各方面與他的弟兄姊妹們相同……因為他親自經歷過被考驗、受折磨的痛苦；他現在能夠幫助那些被考驗的人。」 希伯來書2:17-18

禱告：天父，求祢赦免我們的罪，幫助我們抵擋魔鬼。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

禱告：天父，求祢赦免我們的罪，幫助我們抵擋魔鬼。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

Jesus' Life (4)
Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Sunday, October 16, 2016

　If you walk around a shopping mall, you may see ads for different products sold in the mall. We may ignore some ads, but others might catch our eye. These ads may tempt us to buy things we can't afford or we don't need.
In our Bible verses today, the devil tempted Jesus. The devil wanted Jesus to fail and disobey God. But Jesus was able to resist all the temptations presented by the devil. Each time Jesus was tempted, He said, “No!”
How was Jesus able to do this? He relied on God's Word to help Him. Each time Jesus was tempted, He quoted verses from the Bible. Jesus set a good example for us. We, too, can resist temptations by using God's Word.
Maybe the devil will tempt you to sin today. When that happens, pray to God and read God's words in the Bible. Then thank God for His help and His strength! —MP*

“For this reason, Jesus had to be made like us, his brothers and sisters, in every way...And now he can help those who are tempted. He is able to help because he himself suffered and was tempted.” Hebrews 2:17-18

PRAYER: Father, forgive our sins and help us to resist the devil. In Jesus' name. Amen.

七教會 (4)

七教會 (4)
聖經閱讀：啟示錄2:8-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年4月4日(一)

　在今天閱讀的經文中，約翰跟士每拿的基督徒分享耶穌的信息。士每拿是位於以弗所北方56公里的一個重要海港，有許多猶太人住在士每拿，那裡也有很多人崇拜羅馬神祉和皇帝堤庇留，這些人給士每拿的基督徒帶來許多困難。
第10a節告訴我們，真正在逼迫基督徒的是魔鬼：「不要怕你將要遇到的苦難。看哪，魔鬼要考驗你們，把你們當中的一些人投進監獄。」魔鬼希望基督徒不再跟隨上帝而去跟隨牠，但上帝卻使用這些逼迫來幫助我們變得更堅強。
當我們遇到麻煩或是受逼迫時，我們依舊可以透過耶穌得勝，上帝會祝福我們，我們最終的獎賞就是與祂同住。我鼓勵你今天和今後的每一天都要對祂持守忠心。 —DF

「你要忠心至死，我就賜給你生命的華冠。」 啟示錄2:10b

禱告：上帝，不管我今天遭遇什麼，我願對祢持守忠心。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Seven Churches (4)
Bible Reading: Revelation 2:8-11
Monday, April 4, 2016

　In our Bible verses today, John shares Jesus' message with the Christians in Smyrna. The city of Smyrna was an important seaport 35 miles north of Ephesus. Many Jews lived in Smyrna. Also there were many people who worshiped Roman gods as well as the Emperor Tiberius. These people caused problems for the Christians in Smyrna.
Verse 10a reminds us that it is the devil who really persecutes Christians. “Don't be afraid of what will happen to you. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison.” The devil wants Christians to stop following God and follow him instead. But God uses these times of persecution to help us grow stronger.
When we face troubles or times of persecution, we can still be victorious through Jesus. God will bless us, and our final reward will be eternal life with Him. I encourage you to stay faithful to Him today and every day! —DF

“...be faithful, even if you have to die. If you continue to be faithful, I will give you the reward of life.” Revelation 2:10b

PRAYER: God, no matter what I face today, I want to remain faithful to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

瞭解仇敵

瞭解仇敵
聖經閱讀：以弗所書6:10-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月10日(三)

軍事領袖總是設法全盤瞭解戰爭中所面對的敵軍，他們會努力去發現敵軍的弱點和長處。 　身為基督徒，我們必須瞭解我們的仇敵。有時候我們會認為傷害我們的人就是我們的仇敵，但是我們真正的仇敵是魔鬼。在約翰福音8:44，耶穌告訴一些猶太人：「你們原是魔鬼的兒女，只想隨從你們父親的慾念行事。從起初他就是謀殺者，從不站在真理一邊，因為他根本沒有真理。他撒謊是出於本性；因為他本是撒謊者，也是一切虛謊的根源。」 　在今天的經文中，保羅提醒以弗所教會的基督徒，他們「不是對抗有血有肉的人」（第12a節），他告訴他們，他們「是對天界的邪靈，就是這黑暗世代的執政者、掌權者，和宇宙間邪惡的勢力作戰」（第12b節）。 　要小心注意魔鬼，他是你的仇敵，而且他很有勢力。就倚靠上帝來幫助你抵擋魔鬼的攻擊，要為上帝和對的事堅定不移。 —PD 「要警醒戒備！你們的仇敵─魔鬼正像咆哮的獅子走來走去，搜索可吞吃的人。」 彼得前書5:8 禱告：上帝，感謝祢幫助我對抗魔鬼。奉耶穌的名禱告，阿們！ (李信儀譯)

Know the Enemy
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-13
Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Military leaders try to learn all they can about the enemy they face in war. They try to discover the enemy’s weaknesses and strengths. 　As Christians, we need to know our enemy. Sometimes we think that people who hurt us are our enemies. But our real enemy is the devil. In John 8:44, Jesus told some Jews, “Your father is the devil. You belong to him. You want to do what he wants. He was a murderer from the beginning. He was always against the truth. There is no truth in him. He is like the lies he tells. Yes, the devil is a liar. He is the father of lies.” 　In our Bible Reading today, Paul reminded the Ephesian Christians that their fight was “not against people on earth” (verse 12a). He told them they were “fighting against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly places” (verse 12b). 　Be careful and watch out for the devil. He is your enemy, and he is strong. Depend on God to help you withstand the devil’s attacks. Stand strong for God and what is right. —PD “Control yourselves and be careful! The devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to attack and eat.” 1 Peter 5:8 PRAYER: God, thank You for helping me fight against the devil. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的軍裝 (7)

上帝的軍裝 (7)
聖經閱讀：以弗所書6:10-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年8月22日(五)

今天我們要來談保羅提到的上帝軍裝的最後一樣配件──聖靈的寶劍。 　現今大多數的軍人用槍來打敵人，但是在聖經記載的年代裡，士兵們使用劍。正如士兵需要劍來保護自己，基督徒需要聖靈的寶劍作為他們的武器。但什麼是聖靈的寶劍呢？今天經文的第17b節說：「以上帝的話作聖靈所賜的寶劍。」我們可以在哪裡找到上帝的話語呢？上帝的話就在聖經裡！ 　在馬太福音第4章，我們讀到魔鬼企圖引誘耶穌犯罪。魔鬼三次試探耶穌，每一次耶穌都用上帝話語裡的命令來回答他。耶穌並沒有犯罪，祂用聖經來擊敗魔鬼。 　上帝的話語是抵擋魔鬼的武器。讀經並從聖經中學習，那麼你就可以準備好面對魔鬼並打敗他！ —CE 「你的話是導引我的燈，是我人生路上的光。」 詩篇119:105 禱告：天父，我需要?的話語來幫助我堅強、抵禦魔鬼。求?幫助我每天讀?的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (呂心愉譯)

God's Armor (7)
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17
Friday, August 22, 2014

Today we will talk about the last piece of God’s armor that Paul mentions — the sword of the Spirit. 　Today most soldiers use guns to fight the enemy. But in Bible times, soldiers used swords. Just as a soldier needed a sword to defend himself, Christians need the sword of the Spirit as their weapon. But what is the sword of the Spirit? Verse 17b of our Bible Reading says “that sword is the teaching of God.” Where do we find God's teaching? In the Bible! 　In Matthew, chapter 4, we read that the devil tempted Jesus to sin. The devil tempted Jesus three times. Each time Jesus answered him with a command from God's Word. Jesus did not sin. He used the Bible to defeat the devil. 　God's Word is our weapon against the devil. Study and learn from the Bible. Then you will be prepared to face the devil and defeat him! —CE “Your word is like a lamp that guides my steps, a light that shows the path I should take.” Psalm 119:105 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I need Your Word to help me be strong and fight against the devil. Help me to read it every day. In Jesus’ name.

上帝的軍裝 (6)

上帝的軍裝 (6)
聖經閱讀：以弗所書6:10-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年8月21日(四)

很久以前，士兵都戴頭盔來保護他們的頭免於受傷。現代的軍人仍然戴頭盔，甚至摩托車和自行車騎士也都戴頭盔來保謢自己。 　在今天的經文中，保羅說基督徒應該要「以救恩作頭盔」（使徒行傳6：17a）。頭盔可以保護人的頭和腦，同樣地，藉著耶穌的救恩可以保守我們的心思意念並且讓我們專注於上帝和祂的話語上。 　魔鬼要引誘我們興起壞念頭，並且去懷疑上帝和祂的救恩計劃。但是，如果我們記得耶穌愛我們並且為我們死，我們就能和上帝保持親近。 　也許今天魔鬼會引誘你去懷疑上帝是否愛你、是否希望你成為祂的兒女。請記得，耶穌為了你的罪受死並且賜給你一條通往永生的道路。 —CE 「上帝那麼愛世人，甚至賜下他的獨子，要使所有信他的人不致滅亡，反得永恆的生命。」 約翰福音3:16 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢賜下救恩的頭盔，我願永遠與祢同住。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (呂心愉譯)

God’s Armor (6)
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17
Thursday, August 21, 2014

Long ago, soldiers wore helmets to protect their heads from being injured. Today, soldiers still wear helmets. Even motorcyclists and bicyclists wear helmets to protect themselves. 　In our verses today, Paul says that Christians should accept “God’s salvation” as their helmet (verse 17a). A helmet protects a person’s head and brain. In the same way, salvation through Jesus protects our thoughts and keeps us focused on God and His Word. 　The devil wants to tempt us to think bad thoughts and doubt God and His plan of salvation. But if we remember that Jesus loves us and died for us, we will stay close to God. 　Maybe today the devil will tempt you to doubt that God really loves you and wants you to be His child. Keep remembering that Jesus died for your sins and gave you a way to receive eternal life. —CE “Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him would not be lost but have eternal life.” John 3:16 PRAYER: Thank You, God, for Your helmet of salvation. I want to live forever with You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的軍裝 (1)

上帝的軍裝 (1)
聖經閱讀：以弗所書6:10-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年8月16日(六)

在今天的經文裡，保羅提醒在以弗所的基督徒「要倚靠主的大能力作堅強的人」（以弗所書6:10b），然後保羅接著談到人如何能做到這樣。 　接下來的幾個經節，保羅談到上帝的軍裝。保羅提到軍人穿戴來打仗的幾種不同裝備，然後他把這些裝備比喻作是上帝幫助我們的方式，好讓我們可以「抵禦魔鬼的詭計」（以弗所書6:11b）。 　魔鬼很聰明、也很狡猾，他每天都企圖讓我們不要順服上帝。他要我們跟從他而不要跟從上帝，但是上帝希望我們穿戴祂的軍裝並保持堅強來抵擋魔鬼 　接下來的幾天，我們會看看這些上帝賜給我們來防禦魔鬼的不同裝備。當你認識了上帝的軍裝，請務必每天感謝祂賜下愛和保護。 —JK 「因為我們……是對天界的邪靈，就是這黑暗世代的執政者、掌權者，和宇宙間邪惡的勢力作戰。因此，你們要以上帝所賜的武器裝備自己，好在險惡的日子裏能夠抵抗敵人的攻擊，戰鬥到底，始終守住陣地。」 以弗所書6:12b-13 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢賜給我抵擋魔鬼的防護。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (呂心愉譯)

God's Armor (1)
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17
Saturday, August 16, 2014

In our Bible verses today, Paul reminds the Christians in Ephesus to “be strong in the Lord and in his great power” (verse 10b). Then Paul goes on to tell how a person can do this. 　Through the next few verses, Paul talks about God's armor. Paul mentions different parts of armor that soldiers used to wear into battle. Then he compares these parts to ways God helps us so we can “fight against the devil’s clever tricks” (verse 11b). 　The devil is very smart, and he is sneaky. He tries every day to get us to disobey God. He wants us to follow him instead of God. But God wants us to wear His armor and stand strong against the devil. 　For the next few days we will look at the different things God gives us as protection against the devil. As you learn about God's armor, be sure to thank Him for His love and protection every day. —JK “We are fighting against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly places. That is why you need to get God’s full armor. Then on that day of evil, you will be able to stand strong. And when you have finished the whole fight, you will still be standing.” Ephesians 6:12b-13 PRAYER: Thank You, God, for giving me protection against the devil. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

使徒行傳中的女人 (9)

使徒行傳中的女人 (9)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳16:16-24 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年7月9日(三)

有一天保羅和他的朋友遇到一個女奴，這個女奴被邪靈附身，給了她占卜未來發生什麼事的能力。有一個人擁有這個女孩，靠著她占卜未來的能力幫他賺很多錢。 　這個女奴一路跟隨保羅和他的朋友，第17b節告訴我們：她「大喊說：『這些人是至高上帝的僕人，要對你們宣佈那得救的道路！』」保羅就命令邪靈從這個女孩身上出去。擁有這個女孩的主人很生氣，因為他們不能再利用這個女孩來賺更多錢。所以，他們就鞭打保羅和西拉並將他們關進監獄。 　我們不知道之後這個女孩發生什麼事，我確信她一定很高興免於被邪靈附身。我希望她認識耶穌並成為基督徒。 　今天世界上有很多跟隨魔鬼的人，這些人必須認識耶穌和祂白白的救恩禮物。今天就去向人傳講耶穌。 —JK 「（耶穌說：）你們要到世界各地去，向全人類傳福音。」 馬可福音16:15 禱告：上帝，我愛祢，並且願意今天去跟其他人分享祢的愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Women in Acts (9)
Bible Reading: Acts 16:16-24
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

One day Paul and his friends met a servant girl. This girl had a spirit from the devil that gave her power to tell what would happen in the future. Some men owned this girl and made lots of money when she told about the future. 　The servant girl started following Paul and his friends. Verse 17b tells us, “She kept shouting, ‘These men are servants of the Most High God! They are telling you how you can be saved!’” Paul commanded the evil spirit to come out of the girl. The men who owned the girl were upset because they couldn’t use the girl to make money any more. So, they had Paul and Silas beaten and thrown into jail. 　We don’t know what happened to the servant girl after this. I am sure she must have been happy to be free from the evil spirit. I hope that she learned about Jesus and became a Christian. 　There are many people in the world today who are following the devil. Those people need to know about Jesus and His free gift of salvation. Tell someone about Jesus today. —JK “[Jesus said,] Go everywhere in the world. Tell the Good News to everyone.” Mark 16:15 PRAYER: God, I love You and want to share Your love with other people today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的能力

上帝的能力
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳8:9-11,18-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月11日(日)

上帝警告他的子民以色列人，不要牽扯到來自魔鬼的任何事情。申命記18：10b-11說：「不可占卜，觀兆，行法術，用符咒，求問鬼神或死人的陰魂。」 　今天的經文告訴我們一個叫作西門的人，「他的邪術曾經轟動了撒馬利亞居民」（第9b節）。他看見彼得和約翰按手在基督徒身上，並透過聖靈賜給他們特別的能力。西門也想要擁有這樣的能力，所以他就拿錢給彼得和約翰。但是彼得卻指責西門，說他「居然妄想能夠用錢買上帝的恩賜！」（第20b節）。 　西門並不瞭解上帝的能力，他認為可以花錢買到它。西門不明白上帝將祂的能力和愛白白賜給相信並跟隨耶穌的人。 　上帝白白賜給你祂的救恩禮物和永生，你是否已經接受了祂的禮物呢？ —SH* 「上帝所賜白白的恩典是讓我們在主基督耶穌的生命裏得到永恆的生命。」 羅馬書6：23b 禱告：天父，謝謝祢白白賜給我救恩的禮物。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (王亭惠譯)

God’s Power
Bible Reading: Acts 8:9-11,18-25
Sunday, May 11, 2014

God warned His people, the Israelites, not to have anything to do with things from the devil. Deuteronomy 18:10b-11 says, “Don’t try to learn what will happen in the future by talking to a fortune teller or by going to a magician, a witch, or a sorcerer... Don’t let any of your people become a medium or a wizard.” 　Our Bible Reading tells us about a man named Simon who was “doing magic and amazing all the people of Samaria” (verse 9b). He saw that Peter and John laid hands on Christians and gave them special powers through the Holy Spirit. Simon wanted to have this power, too, so he offered money to Peter and John. But Peter rebuked Simon and told him that he couldn’t “buy God’s gift with money” (verse 20b). 　Simon did not understand God’s power. He thought that he could buy it. Simon did not realize that God freely gives His power and love to those who believe and follow Jesus. 　God offers you His free gift of salvation and eternal life. Have you accepted His gift? —SH* “...God gives his people a free gift — eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23b PRAYER: Father, thank You for Your free gift of salvation. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

要小心謹慎

要小心謹慎
聖經閱讀：彼得前書5:8-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年2月28日(五)

有一天，我為自己做了一個三明治，只吃了幾口，電話就響起了。那是一通找我先生的電話，所以我就到外面去叫他，但當我回到餐桌時，三明治的上層卻不見了！ 　我的三明治發生了什麼事呢？我們那一歲大的小狗原本待在狗屋裡，我並不知道狗屋的門是開著的，當我出去的時候，牠就跑出來吃我的三明治。我學到了需要時時小心謹慎並確定關好狗屋的門。 　今天的經文提醒我們要小心謹慎，為什麼呢？因為魔鬼總是在找方法引誘我們犯罪，如果沒有留心聆聽上帝的話語，我們也許就不知道魔鬼正在誘惑我們，那麼我們就會不聽從上帝。 　彼得說，我們應該「要信心堅定，抗拒他」（第9a節）我希望今天你會小心謹慎，當你被引誘去犯罪時，請留意彼得所說的話。 －JK 「你們的仇敵─魔鬼正像咆哮的獅子走來走去，搜索可吞吃的人。」 彼得前書5:8b 禱告：天父，我願順服祢並拒絕跟從魔鬼。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Be Careful
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8-9
Friday, February 28, 2014

The other day I made myself a sandwich. I ate a few bites of the sandwich and then the phone rang. The call was for my husband, so I went outside to get him. When I came back to the table, the top of my sandwich was gone! 　What happened to my sandwich? Our one-year-old puppy was in her kennel, and I did not know that the door of her kennel was open. While I was gone, she came out and ate my sandwich. I learned that I always need to be careful and make sure that her kennel is shut. 　Our Bible verses today remind us that we need to be careful. Why? Because the devil is always looking for ways to tempt us to sin. If we are not paying attention to God’s Word, we may not realize that the devil is tempting us. Then we will disobey God. 　Peter says we should “refuse to follow the devil. Stand strong in your faith” (verse 9a). I hope you will be careful today. Pay attention to Peter’s words when you are tempted to sin. —JK “The devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to attack and eat.” 1 Peter 5:8b PRAYER: Father, I want to obey You and refuse to follow the devil. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

咆哮的獅子

咆哮的獅子
聖經閱讀：彼得前書5:6-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年11月8日(五)

大部份人在獅子的附近都會很小心，為什麼呢？因為獅子會攻擊人，把人殺死。今天的經文中，彼得談到一頭咆哮的獅子，但是這頭獅子並不是你在動物園裡看到的那種。 　彼得所說的這頭「咆哮的獅子」是指魔鬼。第8節說：「你們的仇敵─魔鬼正像咆哮的獅子走來走去，搜索可吞吃的人。」魔鬼總是在我們的四周，誘惑我們去犯罪，牠希望我們永遠跟上帝隔絕。 　在以弗所書6:12b，保羅提醒我們，我們在世上爭戰的對象並不是其他人，「而是對天界的邪靈」。今天經文的第8和第9節也告訴我們要如何抵擋魔鬼：我們必須控制住自己，隨時儆醒，拒絕跟從魔鬼，並且堅定自己的信心。 　今天要小心魔鬼，就讓上帝幫助你站立得穩並聽從祂的話語。 —JA* 「那位賜一切恩典的上帝，就是呼召你們藉著跟基督耶穌連結來分享他永遠的榮耀的上帝，必定親自重建你們，堅定你們，賜力量和鞏固的根基給你們。」 彼得前書5:10b 禱告：天父，謝謝祢幫助我抵擋魔鬼。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳美婷譯)

Roaring Lion
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Friday, November 8, 2013

Most people are very careful around lions. Why? Because lions can attack and kill people. In our Bible Reading today, Peter talks about a roaring lion. But this lion is not the kind you can see in a zoo. 　The roaring lion that Peter is talking about is the devil. Verse 8b says, “The devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to attack and eat.” The devil is always around us, tempting us to sin. He wants us to be separated from God forever. 　In Ephesians 6:12b, Paul reminds us that our struggles here on earth are not against other people. “We are fighting against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly places.” Verses 8 and 9 of our Bible Reading tell us how we can resist the devil. We need to control ourselves, be careful, refuse to follow the devil, and stand strong in our faith. 　Watch out for the devil today. Let God help you stand strong and obey His Word. —JA* “God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you and keep you from falling. He is the God who gives all grace. He chose you to share in his glory in Christ.” 1 Peter 5:10b PRAYER: Father, thank You for helping me resist the devil. In Jesus’ name. Amen.